Had the vet look at Isabeau's growth...

[RescueAPBT]

I sent a PM to MissKiwi about it and got her opinion. I think for now, I'm just going to keep an eye on Isabeau. Thanks for everyone's help!

[RescueAPBT]

I noticed what looks like a new growth on Isabeau's side today. I barely even noticed it, because this one was hidden by fur. It was so small, that I didn't even think it was anything at first, but decided to shave the area just to see. Sure enough, after I shaved it, I noticed a similar looking round red, flat growth. It seemed to get swollen/redder from me touching/shaving the area...which isn't a good sign either. This isn't as raised or big, but definitely worth getting looked at. She is being rechecked at the vet tomorrow afternoon.

[nsbullylover]

Praying for good results

[Ilovethepits]

Oh dear. Isabeau is in my thoughts and prayers.

[PitBull-Lady]

wishing you good results.
It's as if the gods know when you're tight on money right?

[RescueAPBT]

Thanks everyone. I am just a nervous mess right now. I was juuust starting to not worry so much...and then I noticed the lump while petting her on the couch as we were watching TV. I had to schedule her for the last appointment of the day, at 5:40pm, because they didn't have any morning appointments and I have a doctor appointment for myself at 3:30pm. It's driving me nuts having to wait all day. I could barely sleep last night.

This last year has just been hell. The place I was working closed down, then my landlord deciding to raise my rent - which forced me to move back to my parent's house, I'm having health issues of my own, my laptop died a few days ago (using my dad's now), and now all of this horrible MCT stuff with Isabeau. It's just too much. It's really hard to stay optimistic when it seems like every part of my life is falling apart. When it rains, it pours...I just wish it didn't have to pour on Isabeau.

[Misskiwi67]

It may very well be another MCT... I know of a case where 9 separate MCT's were removed from a boxer... all grade 1-2 and no metastasis.

Fingers crossed you get it figured out quickly.

[RescueAPBT]

They did a fine needle aspirate of the new growth. He could hardly get a sample out of it (much like last time), but he's going to stain it and try to read it under the microscope anyway. He's supposed to call me tomorrow with the results. Given the history with her last MCT, I'm thinking it's best to get this growth removed, no matter what his findings are. My mom keeps saying I should just watch it, but since we took a MCT off less than two weeks ago, it seems insane to me to just watch this new growth.

[RescueAPBT]

After being awake since 7 am, waiting for the vet to call, He FINALLY just called at 2pm. Unfortunately, he says it's another Mast Cell Tumor. She's scheduled for surgery on wednesday. He said he'll make sure to examine every inch of her while she's under anesthesia, just to make sure she doesn't have any others that we're missing. Cancer is really pissing me off.

[nsbullylover]

I'm really sorry

[Leslie H]

I'm sorry for this new growth, poor girlie. How stressful for you.

[pblove]

Cancer is really pissing me off.

me too, RescueAPBT, me too!!
will keep her in my praeyrs

[FBODGRL]

Oh no...I'm sorry!

Cancer sucks

[RescueAPBT]

Thanks everybody. I just finished filing my taxes, and was very disappointed to find that I won't be getting as much of a refund back as I was hoping, and I actually owe the state money. So much for looking forward to having money to cover upcoming vet bills! Luckily, my parents love Isabeau and don't mind pitching in for her vet bills...but still bugs me that I have to ask for their help. I hope this is the last surgery we have to worry about for a while!

[tiva]

Oh no--I hope this is the last one for a while.